IJCA Vol 5 Issue 1 - Flipbook - Page 7
2026 | Volume 5, Issue 1
The International Journal of Conformity Assessment
MESSAGE FROM IJCA EXECUTIVE EDITOR’S DESK
Dear Readers,
As we face an ongoing evolution of conformity assessment practices, this
edition of the International Journal of Conformity Assessment (IJCA) turns its
attention to one of the field’s most fundamental pillars: metrology. Here, we
examine the critical role metrology plays in ensuring accuracy, consistency,
and confidence in the work of testing and calibration laboratories, the
cornerstones of global accreditation and quality infrastructure.
Metrology—as the science of measurement—is more than a technical
discipline; it is the foundation of the trust we place in conformity assessment.
Reliable measurement results help ensure product safety, validate
environmental data and industrial processes, and underpin the competence
of accredited testing and calibration laboratories. Accurate and traceable
measurements provide the assurance needed by regulators, industry, and
consumers alike.
Because metrology directly influences key quality indicators—such as
measurement uncertainty, traceability to national or international standards,
and the validity of test results—these elements are required under
internationally recognized standards such as ISO/IEC 17025.
In this issue, we present a collection of articles exploring how modern quality
infrastructure, spanning accreditation, metrology, calibration, proficiency
testing, and external quality assessment, supports accuracy, safety,
efficiency, and trust across diverse sectors.
Topics include the digital transformation of calibration management through
the eTransCal system; the role of accreditation in economic diversification in
the Gulf region; updated risk-based requirements for proficiency testing and
interlaboratory comparisons; the importance of measurement traceability;
the value of external quality assessment in improving diagnostic reliability;
metrology’s central role in conformity assessment; applications in sports; and
the alignment of standards and regulations with sustainable development
goals.
Across these articles, a shared narrative emerges: reliable measurement,
robust accreditation systems, and consistent quality assessment processes
are essential for safety, economic development, regulatory compliance, and
trust—whether in laboratories, industries, sports, or national policy.
Thank you for your support and commitment to excellence in conformity
assessment. We look forward to continuing this important conversation in the
pages ahead.
Alberto Herrera
Executive Editor
International Journal of Conformity Assessment (IJCA)
May 2026
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